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Alkemē, Santa Fe, NM

Alkemē

4.8
4.8
458 Reviews
$50 and over
Asian

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2 people
21:30
Booked 10 times today
  • Innovative
  • Good for special occasions
  • Charming
Welcome to Alkemē where dining is a unique culture-to-table experience. We are honored to be a 2024 James Beard Award Best New Restaurant Semifinalist!

Our food menu is Asian heritage cuisine reimagined. Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Karels and Executive Chef Erica Tai are reinterpreting heirloom recipes from their culinary roots to create dishes that are innovative yet steeped in tradition and culture. We offer 3 tasting menus, a seasonal a la carte menu, dim sum brunch on Saturdays, and a full-liquor beverage menu with creative cocktails and non-alcoholic drinks.

Our patio is open from Spring through Fall. Our indoor dining space has 3 dining rooms & a bar:
> Main Dining Room is vibrant and modern
> Dawn Dining Room is warm and inviting and can seat large parties from 6 to 14
> Indochine Room (aka "The Red Room") exudes passion and intimacy

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (505) 982-9704
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Cross Street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan

What 458 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.8
4.8 based on recent ratings
  • 4.8Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Diners' Choice Awards

  • New Mexico

    Innovative

  • New Mexico

    Healthy

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Innovative

  • Santa Fe / Mountains

    Healthy

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Alkemē in Santa Fe offers a delightful fusion of Asian flavors, praised for its "creative, beautiful, and superb" cuisine. Diners adore the tasting menus, especially the seafood options, and commend the "knowledgeable and attentive" staff. The restaurant's ambiance is charming, with both indoor and patio seating available.

458 Reviews
  1. Lexi

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    I had an incredible experience for my birthday, we tried the tasting menu with the sake pairings. Highly recommend! The food was beautifully presented, exquisite, and paired perfectly with each sake. The server and her assistant were very professional, and the owner/chef went to each table to discuss the food with the patrons. It was the perfect balance between a fine dining experience and the feeling of being in someone's home and receiving a delicious home cooked meal.

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  2. Kurt

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Loved the dim sum on Saturday afternoon at Alkeme. The bao buns were delicious as were the rice crepes and dumplings. Servers were super friendly and kind. Make sure you try the Vietnamese Coffee- you won't be dissapointed

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  3. Eva

    VIP

    Houston

    31 reviews

    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on 14 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    An out-of-this-world experience; Alkeme is the best Asian Fusion restaurant in Santa Fe. If you are unfamiliar with the dishes, I recommend you try one of the Tasting Menus.

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  4. Marty

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    27 reviews

    5.0

    27 reviews

    Dined on 12 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Since I am allergic to onions and garlic, the chef owner went above and beyond to create one of her dishes without those ingredients. The four of us had a wonderful eating experience.

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  5. Angie

    Denver

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on 8 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This restaurant exceeded my expectations! Their culture to table concept brought me to another place. Every dish was well executed. I enjoyed the tasting menu as well as some additional items, all important to the charming culinary experience. One of the best restaurants in Santa Fe in my opinion!

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  6. Deborah

    New Mexico

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 7 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We had a wonderful meal and experience as we have had on previous visits. I highly recommend this restaurant.
    AlkemēResponded on 8 December 2024
    Thank you for your kind words and continued support! We’re so glad to hear you had another wonderful experience with us at Alkemē. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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  7. Bob

    VIP

    New Mexico

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on 5 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Creative and artfully prepared food that's packed with great flavors.
    AlkemēResponded on 8 December 2024
    Thank you for choosing Alkemē and for your kind words! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed our creative and flavorful dishes. We hope to welcome you back for another delightful experience soon.

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  8. Millie

    Palm Springs

    9 reviews

    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on 4 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My husband and I went here for a special occasion and were very pleased. It is a small and intimate setting, with the decor and lighting complementing the experience. We each tried a sampler menu of 5 selections. It was amazing! The fusion of flavors was something I had never tasted before, surprising but so delicious. I thought the serving sizes were perfect so that we got to sample everything without being overwhelmed. However I did think the cocktails were expensive for the serving size. The chef and the owner both came to the table and introduced themselves adding to the personal touch. Overall this is one of the best restaurants I have ever been to and can’t wait to go back.

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  9. Elizabeth

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on 1 December 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Every item on the tasting menu was incredible and so creative. Loved the tasting menu options so we could try a little of everything. The service was attentive and helpful, and they ensure a special 50th birthday with special touches. We will definitely return to try the rest of the menu. Unfortunately, it was incredibly hot in the back room of the restaurant because the heat is controlled by the mall/building, and the building manager won’t turn it down. The restaurant staff told us that the building refuses to turn it down, so can’t blame them. So wear layers that you can easily take off (sleeveless dress would be fine!) and just enjoy the food!!
    AlkemēResponded on 8 December 2024
    Thank you so much for your kind words and for choosing Alkemē to celebrate such a special occasion! We’re thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our creative tasting menu, and we’re glad our attentive service helped make your 50th birthday celebration memorable. We truly appreciate your understanding regarding the temperature in the back room, and we’re sorry for any discomfort you experienced. For future visits, please feel free to request a specific table when making a reservation, and we’ll do our best to accommodate your preferences. We can't wait to welcome you back again for another dining experience with us!

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  10. Kathleen

    VIP

    New Mexico

    32 reviews

    5.0

    32 reviews

    Dined on 30 November 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Outstanding dim sum brunch with exciting cocktails.
    AlkemēResponded on 8 December 2024
    Hi Kathleen, thank you so much for dining with us and for your great review! We’re so glad you enjoyed our dim sum brunch and the exciting cocktail pairings we have curated. We look forward to welcoming you back to Alkemē soon.

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Alkemē is rated 4.8 stars by 458 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
21:30
Booked 10 times today
Google Map for Alkemē

227 Don Gaspar Ave, Santa Fe, NM 87501-2119

Additional information

  • Cross Street
    Alkemē is located at 227 Don Garpar Ave at the corner of East Alameda
  • Area
    Santa Fe
  • Hours of Operation
    Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–8:45 pm Sat 11:00 am–2:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Asian, Vietnamese, Vegetarian / Vegan
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Business Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive Chef
    Chef-Owner Hue-Chan Executive Chef Erica
  • Additional
    Dog Friendly, Gluten-free Options, Vegan
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